Lexar Professional Card Readers With Stackable Design

Lexar Media, Inc. has introduced two new Professional CompactFlash Readers
designed to address professional photographers' need for almost instantaneous
data transfer and an improved project workflow. Built with material similar
to a digital camera, with a unique industrial design of hardened plastic and
rubber over mold, the new card readers can be easily stacked and daisy-chained
together for concurrent download of images. In addition, the new card readers
support Lexar's ActiveMemory System for improved photography workflow.

Delivering image read and write speeds
in excess of 10MB per second, Lexar's new CompactFlash Readers are available
in USB 2.0 and Firewire formats. The Firewire units can be daisy-chained together
directly, while up to four USB 2.0 units can be connected to execute simultaneous
downloads via a 4-port USB hub. The firmware of both card readers can be upgradeable
for possible future enhancements.

Part of Lexar's ActiveMemory System, the new card readers will also deliver
even further optimized workflow and will enable users to achieve enhanced productivity
both in and out of the photo studio. The ActiveMemory System streamlines the
professional photographer's workflow by reducing administrative redundancies
and saving valuable time in the work day.

Lexar's Professional Series Firewire and USB 2.0 card readers are compatible
with both Windows and Mac operating systems and will be available in the fall
of 2004.